Annie Lou Turner Smith, age 83, of Wallace left this earthly life for eternal home in Heaven on Monday,February 23, 2026.

She was born on September 23, 1942 in Duplin County and was the daughter of of the late Ben and Mary Brock Turner. She was also preceded in death by her son Tommy Hobbs.

Annie attended The Church of Pentecostal Gathering as long as her health permitted.  She love the Lord and her church.

Surviving are her children Victor Hobbs of Wallace, Joann Hunter and husband Greg of Wallace and Gloria Tyndall of Deep Run, NC; granchildren include Brianna Willis Michael Willis, Allison Surcy and Brandy Hobbs; great grandchildren Freddy and Joseph and one great-great grandson; brother Ben Turner, Jr. numerous  nieces, nephews and extended family and friends that loved Annie dearly.

Annie was a loving mother and caring grandmother and sister.  She was a simple lady who enjoyed the simple things in life but her greatest joy was her family.
She enjoyed fishing and planting flowers.  Annie was a loving person who loved everyone and was loved in return.  Most of all, Annie loved the Lord and was a true servant for him. Annie will surely be missed but treasured memories of her will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with her Pastor Rodney Bonham officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.

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